Master of Arts in Arabic Language and Literature
About This Programme
Advanced Arabic language and literary studies.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Core Compulsory Courses
18 CH. Thesis-based master's (30 CH total).
- ARB605 Rhetorical and Stylistic Issues3 credits
- ARB613 Research Methods and Editing Texts3 credits
- ARB630 Studies in Linguistics3 credits
- ARB635 Modern Schools of Criticism3 credits
- ARB640 Syntactical and Linguistic Schools3 credits
- ARB661 Studies in Syntax3 credits
Elective Courses
Select 2 courses (6 CH).
- ARB600 Contemporary Arabic Language Issues3 credits
- ARB611 Critical Thinking Among Arabs3 credits
- ARB655 Selected Literary and Linguistic Texts in English3 credits
- ARB660 Special Topics3 credits
- ARB670 Genres of Arabic Literature3 credits
Thesis
- ARB699 Thesis6 credits
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in education, media, culture, translation, government and the creative industries, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Arts
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Humanities
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Arts
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 24,000/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.